CSSI Testing Strengthens Zetron’s Position as Leading Provider of P25-Compliant Dispatch Systems
Redmond, WA, U.S.A., Feb. 10, 2011 – Zetron today announced that the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Project 25 (P25) Console Subsystem Interface (CSSI) used in Zetron’s Advanced Communication (Acom) System performed successfully in separate interoperability tests with EADS CORP25 and Auria Wireless AuraNet networks. This reinforces Zetron’s position as a leading developer and provider of end-to-end P25-compliant console systems.
“Although the full suite of test documents for TIA has yet to be ratified, our tests were written according to the extensive TIA interface specifications that do exist,” said Zetron product manager, Daniel Oliphant. “The tests with EADS and Auria Wireless confirm Acom’s ability to interface simultaneously to multiple radio subsystems through the TIA-specified CSSI or DFSI [Digital Fixed Station Interface] for trunked and conventional P25 applications.”
The success of these tests has implications for customers and the industry as a whole. Console and network systems that utilize the open-standard CSSI are able to work together without requiring proprietary interface protocols. This not only gives customers more choice in their selection of dispatch console systems and radios, but also encourages healthy competition among manufacturers.
“In our commitment to support P25 open standards, we will continue to engage and test with network manufacturers who have developed a CSSI or DFSI that meets the released TIA specifications,” said Zetron president and CEO, Ellen O’Hara.”
About Zetron
For over 30 years, Zetron has been a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions for public safety, transportation, utilities, industry, manufacturing, healthcare, and business. With offices in Redmond, Washington, U.S.A.; Hampshire, England, U.K.; Brisbane, Australia; and numerous field locations; Zetron supports a worldwide network of authorised resellers and distributors. Zetron is a wholly owned subsidiary of Kenwood Corporation. For more information visit: http://www.zetron.com.
